Dr Erik Kent Weitzel, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Jbsa Lackland, TX

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Dr Erik Kent Weitzel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Jbsa Lackland, Texas. His current practice location is 1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554, Jbsa Lackland, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 292-6225.

Dr Erik Kent Weitzel is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S6975) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1942388517.

Contact Information

Dr Erik Kent Weitzel, MD
1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554,
Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236-5638
(210) 292-6225
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik Kent Weitzel
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554, Jbsa Lackland, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942388517
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981920295
  • Enrollment ID: I20240726003435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik Kent Weitzel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942388517NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology S6975 (Texas)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD417807 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Erik Kent Weitzel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720051717
PECOS PAC ID: 0042128548
Enrollment ID: O20040607000664

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Erik Kent Weitzel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Erik Kent Weitzel, MD
1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554, Attn: 59 Mdw/sghc,
Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236-9908

Ph: (210) 292-6225		Dr Erik Kent Weitzel, MD
1100 Wilford Hall Loop Bldg 4554,
Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236-5638

Ph: (210) 292-6225

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Jbsa Lackland, TX

Khang Lu, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1100 Wilford Hall Loop, Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236
Phone: 210-916-6574    

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